Genetics 0 Overview Using this Resource Connecting to the Curriculum Marking Student Responses Working with Students This task is about definitions of words about genetics. Question 1Change answer State whether these statements are True or False. State whether these statements are True or False. a) The chromosomes are nearly always found in the nucleus of a cell. TrueFalseTrueFalse b) The genotype of an individual is what an individual looks like. TrueFalseTrueFalse c) A zygote has the same number of chromosomes as a sex cell. TrueFalseTrueFalse d) A unit of inheritance, such as blond hair colour, is called a chromosome. TrueFalseTrueFalse e) In mammal body cells chromosomes can be paired. TrueFalseTrueFalse Task administration: This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online with auto-marking. Level: 5 Curriculum info: Science, Knowledge, Living World Keywords: evolution, genetics, vocabulary Description of task: Task: Answer six true or false questions. Assessment focus: Definitions of genetic terms. Answers/responses: Y11 (03/1998) a) b) c) d) e) True False False False True 5 correct – very difficult 3-4 correct – very easy 1-2 correct – very easy Diagnostic and formative information: Error % for each question a) 32% b) 48% c) 36% d) 44% e) 23%
